CHICAGO – The Steppenwolf Theatre of Chicago continues to provide different viewpoints on the American stage, and their latest “Little Bear Ridge Road” is no exception. Featuring ensemble member Laurie Metcalf, it’s the resonate story of a family at the crossroads. For tickets/details, click LITTLE BEAR.
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First Video Surfaces of ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’ With Jake Gyllenhaal From Jerry Bruckheimer
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 19, 2008 - 8:10pmCHICAGO – After the first image of extras surfaced on Oct. 15, 2008 for the movie adaptation “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” we now have the first video footage thanks to Entertainment Tonight’s willingness to go all the way to Morocco to get it.
TV Review: ‘24’ Searches For ‘Redemption’ With Prequel to Season Seven
Submitted by BrianTT on November 17, 2008 - 4:24pmCHICAGO – After a delay that lasted well in excess of a year, “24” returns to FOX this Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 from 7 to 9 p.m. with a two-hour “special event” (they used to just be called “TV movies”) called “24: Redemption”.
First-Look Production Still: ‘Leaves of Grass’ With Edward Norton, Richard Dreyfuss, Susan Sarandon
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 14, 2008 - 5:40pmCHICAGO – HollywoodChicago.com has just received a first-look production still for the comedic thriller “Leaves of Grass” in which Edward Norton stars as twin brothers.
List of Top Seven James Bond Gadgets
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 14, 2008 - 4:59pmCHICAGO – With “Quantum of Solace” opening today starring Daniel Craig, Gemma Arterton, Judi Dench and Olga Kurylenko, Jeff Bayer’s The Scorecard Review (a partner with HollywoodChicago.com) has published its list of the top seven James Bond gadgets.
‘Twilight’ Sequels Move Into Development
Submitted by BrianTT on November 14, 2008 - 1:41pmCHICAGO – The advance ticket sales for Summit Entertainment’s “Twilight,” which hits theaters next Friday, have so impressed the studio that they are already moving forward on future adaptations of Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster series of books.
Hookup: 30 Passes to VIP Chicago Premiere of New TNT Series ‘Leverage’ With Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 13, 2008 - 10:32pmCHICAGO – In a special edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 30 admit-two passes up for grabs to the exclusive Chicago VIP premiere of the new TNT drama “Leverage” with Academy Award-winning actor Timothy Hutton (“Beautiful Girls”) and Gina Bellman (“Coupling”) in attendance for a Q&A.
‘Star Trek’ Trailer Launch is Imminent; Here’s What to Expect
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 13, 2008 - 5:22pmCHICAGO – After our exclusive first report on Jan. 15, 2008 of the teaser trailer description for J.J. Abrams’ new “Star Trek” film in 2009, we now have for you confirmed information about what to expect over the next few days during the reveal of the official “Star Trek” trailer.
Will Smith to Produce New ‘The Karate Kid’ Starring Kid Jaden Smith
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 11, 2008 - 10:59pmCHICAGO – Sometimes rumors do become true. Will Smith will produce a new version of “The Karate Kid” with his 10-year-old kid, Jaden Smith, in the starring role.
The confirmed news surfaced on Tuesday in contrast to denied reports from a year ago that Will Smith was planning to wax on a remake of the 1984 classic “The Karate Kid”.
Exclusive Portrait: Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth at Borders in Chicago For Book ‘The Bitch Switch’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 10, 2008 - 5:10pmCHICAGO – “The Apprentice” star Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth posed for the HollywoodChicago.com camera on Oct. 22, 2008 before beginning her two-day Chicago book tour to promote “The Bitch Switch” at Borders in downtown Chicago.
List of Top Seven Animal Characters in Film
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 7, 2008 - 5:53pmCHICAGO – With the animated films “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” and “Bolt” being released this month, Jeff Bayer’s The Scorecard Review – a partner with HollywoodChicago.com – has published its top seven animal characters (either real or animated) in film.
Hookup: 80 Passes to Chicago Screening of ‘Four Christmases’ With Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 6, 2008 - 11:38amCHICAGO – In our latest edition of HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 80 admit-one passes up for grabs to the Chicago screening of “Four Christmases,” which stars Vince Vaughn, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Duvall, Jon Favreau, Jon Voight, Sissy Spacek, Tim McGraw, Kristin Chenoweth and Dwight Yoakam from director Seth Gordon.
Exclusive Portrait: Chelsea Handler at Borders in Chicago For New Book ‘Are You There Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on November 5, 2008 - 9:51pmCHICAGO – Actress Chelsea Handler strikes a pose for the HollywoodChicago.com lens at a Borders in Chicago before a book signing on Oct. 26, 2008 for her best seller “Are You There Vodka? It’s Me, Chelsea”. Handler also performed a benefit for the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation on Oct. 25, 2008 at the House of Blues in Chicago.
Exclusive Portrait: Martha Stewart at The Book Stall For New Book ‘Martha Stewart’s Cooking School’
Submitted by HollywoodChicago.com on October 31, 2008 - 2:46pmCHICAGO – Cooking and design star Martha Stewart strikes a pose on Oct. 30, 2008 for the HollywoodChicago.com lens at The Book Stall in Winnetka, Ill. to promote her new book “Martha Stewart’s Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook”.
